The gunman's hiding place was an oil mill. A rope hung from the back of the house, and the other end should be tied to the chimney.
"Report Major, a 79 rifle was found on the roof!"
"It's impossible for the gunman to escape too far in such a short period of time..." Hiko Hattori thought for a moment and said, "Second Lieutenant Sakai, block the entire street immediately and don't allow anyone to leave!"
Sakai Jiro: "Yes!"
Hattori Hikoo came to Tada Shun, stood at attention and saluted and said: "General Tada, you are frightened because of your poor protection in this humble position!"
"Has the assassin been caught?"
"Under investigation!"
"Such incidents go against the spirit of the Kingdom and the Paradise advocated by the Empire, and should not be publicized. I don't want to see this news in the newspapers tomorrow!"
"I understand the humble position!"
Yoshiko said from the side: "Major Hattori, I can provide you with a clue."
Hattori Hikoo said politely: "Please tell me."
Yoshiko: "Judging from the frequency of shooting, I think the gunman is probably a soldier. At least he has served in the army for a long time, so he is so familiar with this kind of long-range gun!"
Hattori Hikoo nodded and said, "Thank you, Ms. Yoshiko, for your advice. I think so too..."
The assassination incident occurred, and Tada Shun's time to inspect the Water Supply and Epidemic Prevention Department was greatly shortened. He simply looked around, encouraged Nishi Kagawa, and then hurriedly left with Yoshiko and others.
Looking at the retreating figure of the convoy, Jiro Sakai said in confusion: "Major, she has the same military rank as you, why are you so respectful to her?"
Hattori Hikoo said calmly: "Miss Yoshiko has made outstanding contributions on the intelligence front. I have always respected her!"
Ten minutes later, Jiang Xinyu and his men rushed to the scene. The detective team was responsible for patrolling the perimeter today, with the purpose of eliminating hidden dangers and ensuring Tada Shun's safety.
After the Hongqiao Police Station heard the news, it also sent a large number of police officers to assist the gendarmerie in the search. After all, the Japanese soldiers spoke very few Chinese, and the work of interrogation had to be done by the Chinese.
Hattori Hikoo's face was ashen. Fortunately, Shun Tada was not injured today, otherwise he, the military police captain, would not have to do this!
"Open the door, open the door!"
"Bring out your good citizen certificate..."
"How many people are in the family?"
"Where were you when the shots were fired?"
"Live in Dagu?...What are you doing here on Songdao Street..."
Everyone had to be questioned and searched. Suddenly, the whole street was in chaos.
Hattori Hikoo stood in front of the house where the gunman was hiding, looked in the direction of the Water Supply and Epidemic Prevention Department, turned back to Jiang Xinyu and said: "Captain Jiang, if you were the gunman, where would you choose to ambush?"
Jiang Xinyu made a mental calculation and immediately understood what Hattori Hikoo meant. From a shooting point of view, the location of the oil mill was a bit off and was not the best shooting point.
Why didn't the Gunners choose a better position?
Obviously, he wanted to retreat quickly afterward!
Jiang Xinyu: "I will choose the silk and satin shop."
"Why?"
"The Silk Shop and the Water Supply and Epidemic Prevention Department are in a straight line, and the shooting range is wide, making it easier to hit the target."
Hattori Hikoo nodded with satisfaction. No one likes to see that the captain of the detective team whom he personally promoted is a fool who knows nothing. That only means that the person who promoted him is even more stupid!
Behind the oil mill is an alley with about a dozen households. On the left is a teahouse called "Chun Shui" and on the right is a grocery store.
As soon as the gunfire rang out, everyone's attention was drawn to the front. If someone was secretly cooperating, the gunman could easily and quickly hide in any house.
Hattori Hikoo ordered: "Second Lieutenant Sakai, lead people to search this alley and don't let go of any doubts!"
"Yes!" Jiro Sakai waved his hand and led a group of Japanese soldiers and several policemen into the alley and searched house to house.
Hattori Hikoo first came to the grocery store. The owner was an old man in his sixties, and most of the customers were women, some with children.
The gunman could move freely in and out of the house, and was more likely to be a strong man. The characteristics of these men were obviously inconsistent. After checking, Hattori Hikoo walked to the Shunshui Tea House.
The business area of the teahouse is not small, but there are only six or seven tables. The distance between the tables is large, giving people an empty feeling when entering.
There were two or three sparse tables of guests who did not dare to leave even after drinking tea. They all sat upright and waited to be questioned.
After checking the documents one by one, Jiang Xinyu said: "Major, there is nothing wrong with their documents."
Hattori Hikoo walked around the room with his hands behind his back and suddenly said: "Everyone put their hands on the table, palms facing up!"
Everyone put their hands on the table hesitantly, wondering what the Japanese officer was up to.
"What's your name?" Hattori Hikoo stopped in front of one of the tables.
"Maolin." The guest replied respectfully.
Mao Lin is in his thirties, with a trendy middle-parted hairstyle, a clean and tidy Tang suit with double breasts, a pot of jasmine tea half drunk, and a newspaper on the table.
Hattori Hikoo stared at his hand and said, "What do you do?"
Mao Lin lowered his head and said, "The accountant of Sanyi Leather Factory."
Samick Leather Factory is located on Songdao Street. There seems to be nothing wrong with Mao Lin's appearance in the teahouse. However, the calluses between his index finger and the tiger's mouth made Hattori Hikoo suspicious. Only soldiers who have been training for many years will have such calluses.
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Hattori Hikoo: "Take off your shirt!"
A trace of panic flashed in Mao Lin's eyes and he said, "Taijun, why is this?"
Hattori Hikoo repeated: "I asked you to take off your shirt!"
Mao Lin slowly took off his shirt and just exposed his shoulders, Hattori Hikoo shouted: "Caught!"
The muscles in Mao Lin's right shoulder socket are completely different from those on the left, and appear to be extremely strong. Anyone who has served in the military knows that this is the result of countless impacts due to the recoil of the gun butt.
Two police officers stepped forward, twisted Mao Lin's arms, and handcuffed them with their backhands.
"Why are you arresting me? What law have I broken?" Mao Lin struggled and said.
Hattori Hikoo sneered: "Why are you arrested? Because you are the one who shot and attacked the imperial army!"
Mao Lin said loudly: "Taijun, please don't accuse a good man unjustly. Everyone in the teahouse can testify that I have been sitting here drinking tea and have never gone out!"
Hattori Hikoo looked at the other guests and said, "Is it true that Accountant Mao has never been out?"
Several guests looked at each other, and no one dared to testify easily. One of the middle-aged men bravely said: "Accountant Mao has indeed never gone out... He only went to the toilet once."
Hattori Hikoo: "How did you know he went to the toilet?"
"At that time, I heard the toilet door ring, and then I saw Accountant Mao go in..." The middle-aged man also regretted that going into such muddy water was purely to cause trouble for himself.
Hattori Hikoo thought for a while and said: "If you say so... Accountant Mao must have some accomplices in this teahouse!"